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Osprey Sightings 2021

ALAN PETRIE
01/01/2021 20:21

Overwintering osprey at Urdaibai marshes this evening

  • 05/04/2021 09:45 in reply to Gardenbirder
    Very true Ann, but I don't really know if anyone is stupid enough to try and climb up a national Grid Electricity Pylon.
    That does look a very large structure

    Richard B

  • 05/04/2021 09:54

    41 sightings reported on BirdGuides yesterday. This was the 2nd highest daily total this season
    05/04 09:30 Dorset : Western Osprey, Morden Bog NNR
    one circling Decoy Pond (09:08)

    05/04 10:15 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Chew Valley Lake
    still this morning
    05/04 10:59 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Shapwick Heath NNR
    one over Noah's Lake
    05/04 11:13 Cleveland : Western Osprey, Roseberry Topping
    one late morning (11:00)
    05/04 11:18 Wiltshire : Western Osprey, Ashton Keynes
    one flew west mid-morning
    05/04 11:30 Surrey : Western Osprey, Tice's Meadow
    one flew north-west through snow shower at The Workings (11:29)
    05/04 11:40 Gloucestershire : Western Osprey, Northwick Warth
    one (11:24)
    05/04 12:01 Devon : Western Osprey, Exwick
    one battling the northerlies up the Exe valley (11:50)
    05/04 12:14 Oxfordshire : Western Osprey, Grimsbury Reservoir
    one this morning
    05/04 13:01 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Chew Valley Lake
    two at Herriott's Pool this morning
    05/04 13:09 Warwickshire : Western Osprey, Draycote Water
    one this morning; also 2 European Shags still
    05/04 15:38 Staffordshire : Western Osprey, Rugeley
    one flew over mid-afternoon
    05/04 16:16 Lothian : Western Osprey, Linlithgow Loch
    one flew west; also 5+ House Martins with Swallows (15:10)
    05/04 16:34 Northamptonshire : Western Osprey, Hollowell Reservoir
    one (16:23)
    05/04 16:37 Buckinghamshire : Western Osprey, Linford Lakes NR (Permit Only)
    one flew west late afternoon (16:20)
    05/04 17:05 Shropshire : Western Osprey, Acton Burnell
    one flew north-east towards River Severn (17:00)
    05/04 18:09 North Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Hampsthwaite
    one drifted over to west (18:00)
    05/04 20:00 Powys : Western Osprey, Llangorse Lake
    one circled the lake twice before flying off (17:00)
    05/04 20:11 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Chew Valley Lake
    one again from Herriott's Bridge late afternoon; also Garganey still
    05/04 22:21 Hampshire : Western Osprey, Ridley Plain
    one flew east over Ridley Wood (19:29)
  • 05/04/2021 10:52 in reply to Gardenbirder
    No need to worry Ann, it would be a well kept secret! I still don't actually recognise it anyway but as you say it probably is well know to folks. I was privelaged to be given the location of a nest somewhere in my area, the person who told me knew I would keep the secret. Other locals I am sure would have know about the nest, and last year there was a huge write up in the local paper, front page with photos, regarding the demolition of trees in and around it, so secret out!!

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

  • 05/04/2021 11:07

    Thanks, Alan, let's hope that some of those 41 are heading for Kielder and points north of that--still waiting for some of the regulars. Also would be great to see Blue 24 and her partner at Llyn Brenig, but if I were one of those two, I'd try nesting elsewhere this year.

    Richard, Yep, agreed that it is unlikely an egg collector would shin up a pylon, but there are possibly a tiny number of other uncaring or ignorant folk who might get as close as possible out of curiosity or animosity and disturb and/or actually harm the birds with a projectile of some sort from ground level. It only takes one...

    Edit:  Thanks, Catlady, you posted while I was typing.  I didn't actually believe you would let on about where the nest is if you knew--I have complete faith in regulars on the forum, both those who post and those who only read, but saying 'do not reveal the nest location' might be useful for any lurking newbie folk who may have just started off on the wonderful journey of learning about and loving nature.

    Kind regards, Ann

  • 05/04/2021 14:35 in reply to ALAN PETRIE
    Thanks Alan. This is terrific!
  • 06/04/2021 08:27

    06/04 07:38 Devon : Western Osprey, Clyst Estuary
    one yesterday

    06/04 08:00 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Chew Valley Lake
    one still at Heron's Green Bay this morning; also 2 female Greater Scaup and singing Reed Warbler still but no sign of Garganey
    06/04 12:35 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Chew Valley Lake
    one again from Herriott's Bridge (12:33)
    06/04 13:59 Shropshire : Western Osprey, Albrighton
    one flew over Patshull Estate this morning
    06/04 15:26 Lancashire : Western Osprey, Oakenclough
    one flew low south (15:19)
    06/04 17:04 Lancashire : Western Osprey, Morecambe
    one flew south past promenade
    06/04 17:11 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Shapwick Heath NNR
    one at Canada Farm Lake in recent days
    06/04 17:54 Cheshire : Western Osprey, Kelsall
    one flew north-west over Primrose Wood (12:30)
    06/04 18:18 Suffolk : Western Osprey, Dalham
    one flew north-east (16:50)
    06/04 21:27 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Blagdon Lake
    one flew over Inspection House (19:15)
    06/04 22:21 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Congresbury
    one at Congresbury Moor
  • 07/04/2021 09:04
    French migration watchpoint
    Pointe de Grave
    5th Apr 3 ospreys
    4th Apr 12 ospreys
  • 07/04/2021 09:06

    07/04 08:04 Gloucestershire : Western Osprey, Cotswold Water Park
    one flew west over Pit 44 yesterday afternoon (06/04 13:25)

    07/04 11:14 Wiltshire : Western Osprey, Laverstock
    one flew south (11:11)
    07/04 11:52 Cleveland : Western Osprey, Stockton-on-Tees
    one flew north over Surbiton Road (11:30)
    07/04 14:40 West Sussex : Western Osprey, Woods Mill SWT
    one flew high to north-west over the reserve (10:15)
    07/04 14:59 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Blagdon Lake
    one again in tree by bat house along Park Lane this morning then flew off with catch
    07/04 16:11 Cumbria : Western Osprey, King's Meaburn
    one flew north (12:30)
    07/04 16:48 West Sussex : Western Osprey, Woods Mill SWT
    one flew north-west (10:15)
    07/04 17:11 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Sutton Bingham Reservoir
    one flew north (16:30)
    07/04 17:23 Lancashire : Western Osprey, Stocks Reservoir
    one flew north over hide (14:25)
    07/04 18:29 Greater Manchester : Western Osprey, Elton Reservoir
    one flew over (10:25)
    07/04 18:39 Cambridgeshire : Western Osprey, Grafham Water
    one fishing along north shore this afternoon then flew over Hill Farm
    07/04 18:35 Gloucestershire : Western Osprey, Westbury-on-Severn
    one flew over Garden Cliff at midday (12:00)
    07/04 18:41 Dorset : Western Osprey, Charmouth
    one flew north (18:37)
    07/04 21:06 Glamorgan : Western Osprey, Penmaen, Gower
    one at Three Cliffs Bay this morning
    07/04 22:52 Hampshire : Western Osprey, Hill Head
    one flew west up Solent (14:40)
    07/04 22:54 Hampshire : Western Osprey, Pennington Marshes
    one flew north over Pennington village (14:30)
  • 08/04/2021 08:58

    08/04 07:17 West Midlands : Western Osprey, Netherton
    one flew north over Netherton Hill; also male Common Redstart again on fence by snipe field (06:55)
    08/04 07:24 Kent : Western Osprey, Cliftonville
    one flew west (07:22)
    08/04 07:29 West Midlands : Western Osprey, Sedgley
    one flew north towards Penn Common (07:08)
    08/04 07:34 North Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Nosterfield LNR
    one flew over yesterday
    08/04 07:51 Derbyshire : Western Osprey, Willington GPs
    one flew over yesterday
    08/04 07:52 Lancashire : Western Osprey, Blackpool
    one flew north-east over Devonshire Road Rock Gardens
    08/04 08:06 East Sussex : Western Osprey, Weir Wood Reservoir
    one over the dam
    08/04 08:43 Hampshire : Western Osprey, Weston
    one flew north over jetty and along River Itchen (07:20)

    08/04 09:20 Dorset : Western Osprey, Lytchett Bay
    two flew over
    08/04 09:50 Cheshire : Western Osprey, Sandbach Flashes
    one flew over Pumphouse Flash
    08/04 10:05 Hampshire : Western Osprey, Portchester
    one flew high north (09:55)
    08/04 10:23 Berkshire : Western Osprey, Lea Farm GPs (Permit only)
    one flew north (07:30)
    08/04 11:53 Northamptonshire : Western Osprey, Storton's GPs
    one flew over
    08/04 13:22 Staffordshire : Western Osprey, Belvide Reservoir (PERMIT ONLY)
    one flew north-west over A5 (13:17)
    08/04 14:20 Herefordshire : Western Osprey, Bircher Common
    one flew north over Croft Ambrey Hillfort (14:11)
    08/04 14:30 Worcestershire : Western Osprey, Grimley
    one flew north
    08/04 14:38 Hampshire : Western Osprey, Woolmer Forest
    one flew north-west (08:45)
    08/04 14:40 West Yorkshire : Western Osprey, St Aidan's RSPB (Swillington Ings)
    one flew east over The Hillside
    08/04 14:43 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Blagdon Lake
    still this afternoon
    08/04 15:02 London : Western Osprey, Balham
    one flew north-west over High Road (14:45)
    08/04 15:30 Greater Manchester : Western Osprey, Birtle
    one flew over Walmersley Golf Club
    (14:00)
    08/04 15:36 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Chew Valley Lake
    one again flew west viewed from Herriott's Bridge (15:33)
    08/04 15:51 Cornwall : Western Osprey, Kynance Cove
    one flew north over Kynance Road (11:10)
    08/04 16:04 Devon : Western Osprey, Fremington
    one flew west (15:30)
    08/04 16:08 West Midlands : Western Osprey, Marsh Lane NR
    one late afternoon then flew east
    08/04 17:26 Herefordshire : Western Osprey, Eardisland
    one flew over (15:00)
    08/04 17:28 Nottinghamshire : Western Osprey, Holme Pierrepont
    one flew west over A52 Pit (17:24)
    08/04 17:37 Dorset : Western Osprey, Abbotsbury Swannery
    one flew west; also Spotted Redshank still (16:45)
    08/04 18:02 North Yorkshire : Western Osprey, North Kilvington
    one flew west over A19 by Chapel Farm (17:20)
    08/04 18:04 Northamptonshire : Western Osprey, Harlestone
    one flew north over Harlestone Lake (17:59)
    08/04 18:17 South Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Midhope Reservoir
    one flew west (18:02)
    08/04 18:34 Derbyshire : Western Osprey, Middleton Moor
    one flew over this evening
    08/04 19:13 Cornwall : Western Osprey, St Clement
    one
    08/04 19:28 Derbyshire : Western Osprey, Chatsworth Estate
    one
    08/04 20:01 Hampshire : Western Osprey, Blackfield
    one flew over (19:44)
    08/04 21:11 Cornwall : Western Osprey, Kenidjack Valley
    one flew east (17:15)
    08/04 21:17 Hampshire : Western Osprey, Lee
    one again at Longbridge Beat, Skidmore (16:25)
    08/04 22:02 Shropshire : Western Osprey, Venus Pool NR
    one caught a fish today
  • 09/04/2021 09:13

    38 sightings reported yesterday on BirdGuides
    09/04 07:12 Kent : Western Osprey, Tonbridge
    one flew north-west (06:36)
    09/04 07:14 Kent : Western Osprey, Tunbridge Wells
    one flew north
    09/04 07:42 Gloucestershire : Western Osprey, Berkeley Power Station
    one flew over River Severn towards Lydney (06:50)
    09/04 07:48 South Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Howden Reservoir
    one circled over reservoir for 20 minutes yesterday evening then flew north-west (08/04 19:35)
    09/04 08:00 Dorset : Western Osprey, Christchurch Harbour
    one yesterday morning then flew north (08/04 09:30)
    09/04 08:42 Gloucestershire : Western Osprey, Bibury
    one flew north-west (08:15)
    09/04 08:45 South Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Catcliffe Flash
    one flew north (08:44)
    09/04 08:49 Lancashire : Western Osprey, Crosby
    one flew north (08:26)

    09/04 09:26 Cambridgeshire : Western Osprey, Grafham Water
    one fishing at west end; also White Wagtail (09:20)
    09/04 09:47 Hertfordshire : Western Osprey, Tyttenhanger GP
    one flew north (09:24)
    09/04 09:57 Derbyshire : Western Osprey, Chatsworth Estate
    one circling with a fish (09:54)
    09/04 10:02 North Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Gouthwaite Reservoir
    one fishing on small lake then flew over moor (09:58)
    09/04 10:32 Derbyshire : Western Osprey, Crich
    one flew north (10:23)
    09/04 10:40 South Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Midhope Reservoir
    one flew north-east (07:45)
    09/04 10:54 Worcestershire : Western Osprey, Upton Warren NR (Permit Only)
    one flew over Moors Pool (10:21)
    09/04 11:10 Norfolk : Western Osprey, Norwich
    one flew east over Hotblack Road (10:47)
    09/04 11:32 South Yorkshire : Western Osprey, High Bradfield
    one flew north over Mortimer Road towards Oxspring
    09/04 11:36 Durham : Western Osprey, Hurworth Burn Reservoir
    one flew north late morning
    09/04 11:45 Norfolk : Western Osprey, Whitlingham CP
    one flew west late morning
    09/04 11:45 Derbyshire : Western Osprey, Ogston Reservoir
    one between 11:10 and 11:30 then flew north (11:30)
    09/04 11:59 Cornwall : Western Osprey, Kenidjack Valley
    one flew over early morning
    09/04 12:04 South Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Midhope Moor Watchpoint
    one flew towards Langsett Reservoir (11:52)
    09/04 12:15 Hampshire : Western Osprey, Baffins Pond
    one (11:40)
    09/04 12:34 Devon : Western Osprey, Roadford Reservoir
    one flew over (11:15)
    09/04 12:40 South Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Ewden Village
    one flew along valley viewed from Ewden Cabin (11:55)
    09/04 12:41 Warwickshire : Western Osprey, Earlswood Lakes
    one flew east (12:08)
    09/04 13:01 Essex : Western Osprey, High Woods CP
    one flew over (12:15)
    09/04 13:17 North Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Farnham GPs
    one (13:00)
    09/04 13:32 Somerset & Bristol : Western Osprey, Blagdon Lake
    still over north shore (08:00)
    09/04 13:34 Worcestershire : Western Osprey, Camp Lane Pools, Grimley
    one flew north (12:00)
    09/04 13:35 North Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Ripon City Wetlands YWT
    one flew north (13:32)
    09/04 13:37 Derbyshire : Western Osprey, Carr Vale NR
    one flew north (09:30)
    09/04 13:40 North Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Ripon City Wetlands YWT
    one flew north (13:35)
    09/04 13:59 Worcestershire : Western Osprey, Bewdley
    one flew north (12:50)
    09/04 14:00 Nottinghamshire : Western Osprey, Welbeck watchpoint
    one over trees at Great Lake
    09/04 14:03 Lancashire : Western Osprey, Tatham
    one flew north over High Tatham (13:37)
    09/04 14:05 Shropshire : Western Osprey, Chelmarsh Reservoir
    one flew north along River Severn (13:52)
    09/04 14:43 Shropshire : Western Osprey, Leighton
    one flew over River Severn (14:43)
    09/04 14:46 Glamorgan : Western Osprey, Llwyn-on Reservoir
    one flew over Gwarnant this afternoon
    09/04 15:03 Cheshire : Western Osprey, Mow Cop
    one flew north (15:00)
    09/04 15:23 Staffordshire : Western Osprey, Blithfield Reservoir
    one flew north from causeway; also 9 White Wagtails (15:16)
    09/04 15:52 Cumbria : Western Osprey, Bowness-on-Solway
    one flew north distantly today
    09/04 15:58 South Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Broomhead Reservoir
    one flew north; also Whimbrel flew north
    09/04 15:59 Lancashire : Western Osprey, Dolphinholme
    one flew west over Abbeystead Road (15:35)
    09/04 16:07 Shropshire : Western Osprey, Venus Pool NR
    one late afternoon (16:06)
    09/04 16:24 North Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Nosterfield LNR
    two flew through
    09/04 16:41 Northamptonshire : Western Osprey, Ravensthorpe Reservoir
    one early afternoon
    09/04 17:09 Anglesey : Western Osprey, Menai Bridge
    one flew north
    09/04 17:21 Shropshire : Western Osprey, Wellington
    one flew over to NNE (17:11)
    09/04 17:51 Nottinghamshire : Western Osprey, Welbeck watchpoint
    one over water and then flew across in front of trees (16:30)
    09/04 17:59 Kent : Western Osprey, Cliffe Pools RSPB
    one flew towards Egypt Bay (17:50)
    09/04 18:01 East Sussex : Western Osprey, Arlington Reservoir
    one early morning then flew north-west
    09/04 18:21 North Yorkshire : Western Osprey, Nosterfield LNR
    one flew south (17:49)
    09/04 18:25 Herefordshire : Western Osprey, Wellington GPs
    one flew north (16:30)
    09/04 18:38 Lancashire : Western Osprey, Brockholes LWT
    one over No 1 Pit (16:20)
    09/04 18:39 Nottinghamshire : Western Osprey, Holme Pierrepont
    one flew over Blotts Pit (18:36)
    09/04 19:05 Dorset : Western Osprey, Portland
    one arrived in off the sea at the Bill mid-evening (19:03)
    09/04 19:48 Derbyshire : Western Osprey, Owler Bar
    one flew north (12:45)
    09/04 19:58 Derbyshire : Western Osprey, Ladybower
    one flew north over Ladybower Reservoir (17:30)
    09/04 21:24 Hertfordshire : Western Osprey, Little Hadham
    one flew north to south-east of Little Hadham (19:32)
    09/04 21:28 Cheshire : Western Osprey, Frodsham Marsh
    one flew over Weaver Bend late morning
    09/04 22:21 Conwy : Western Osprey, Great Orme
    one flew over early afternoon
    09/04 22:23 Shropshire : Western Osprey, Cleobury Mortimer
    one flew over c 1km to north at Neen Savage